CELESTIA’S POINT OF VIEW
Did he just mention Robinson? Like the Robinson’s we all knew? They were among the most if not the most wealthy and powerful family in the city. Pa Robinson himself had two sons and they were both successful with heirs each to carry on their legacy. I knew he was some big shot the previous night with his appearance and his car model but never did I once imagine he could be one of the Robinson’s.“Robinson? The same popular Pa Robinson with companies all over the city and beyond?” My grandfather asked him.“Yes sir, that is my grandfather. His younger son, Martins Robinson is my father.” He explained.“Wow, what an august visitor we have here then. But how did you two come about to be friends…?”I interjected my grandfather quickly before they began drilling him and more importantly, I was already late for work.“Errm… Thomas? Can we leave now? My supervisor is a very strict one and I do not want to be on her bad side today again.” I pleaded and went over to him, pulled him up and tried to drag him out of the house.“I will come back to properly see you sir and ma.” He said and bowed. I caught the look on their faces and I knew they would not let me be when I returned from work that day. I did not know why he came around to pick me for work as he did not call me the previous night, now, my mother and grandfather would think we had something serious already going on.“Okay, my son.” My grandfather responded.I picked my bag ready to step out but my mother’s voice stopped me in tracks.“Will you not eat before leaving or should I pack some for you? Remember you did not eat last night?” She said.“No mummy, I am good. I will get something to eat at work. Bye, grandpa, bye.” I turned to grandpa and gave him a brief hug as I stepped out with Thomas.I practically dragged him to the car.“Why are you here?” I asked blocking the door to the driver’s seat with my arms folded on my chest.“I honestly do not know. I just could not sleep overnight. The thoughts of you clouded my mind and our bond kept calling to me. I just wanted to see you again and as soon as possible. Did you not feel same way?” He stepped forward and held one of my hands. I blushed and got completely lost in his eyes as I looked up to see his brown eyes staring right down at me as if it was going to pierce my soul. I coughed and looked away.“I… ugh… I felt the same way but I expected that you call me but you did not only to shock me and my family with your presence. Now, they would not stop disturbing me about you because they have been longing to meet my man- or any man at that.” I said pouting and still looking away.“Well, that is not a problem, I can make myself available for any questions they may have about us.” He said convincingly with smile. That is it. His smile. It was so charming that it could melt an iron.I blushed.“Let us be on our way as I do not want to be late for work and be on the bad side of my supervisor again today.” I said to break free from the hold he was already having on me that moment. I rushed to the passenger’s seat and we zoomed off. The ride to work that morning was the most pleasant and enjoyable ride I had ever had.Behind his strict and masculine appearance, he was such a sweet soul and very interesting to converse with. We discussed about a lot of things on the way. We soon got to my place of work.“O-kay! Here we are, do you mind having lunch with me this afternoon?” He asked but who would reject such offer honestly? I definitely would not be able to have any decent meal at work and not even my usual coffee as I would be too shy to walk into the cafe instead of my company building while he was watching.“Well, let us see how my schedule would be if I would be available for a lunch date.” I replied and alighted from the car.“Bye.” I waved at him smiling as I walked into the building and as expected, he drove off only after I had gone in.“Hehehehe goooood morning.” I knew that sarcastic greeting would be coming from no other person than my nosy co-worker, Grace. She must have seen me alight from Thomas car.“Good morning. What is with this your mood this morning.” I responded acting oblivious and I carefully placed my bag on the table at one end.“So someone reconciled with the man they said disrespected them yesterday now acting all loved up this morning at work. Wow.”For goodness sake! Grace! I rolled my eyes and twirled my chair around to face her.“And who could that someone be, Miss Grace?” I asked sarcastically.She raised her two palms to my eyes level pointing at me.“But you did not tell me he was this handsome yesterday?” She said with glee in her voice.How was she able to see that from the building? Thomas did not even get out of the car.I squeezed my forehead and closed my eyes.“First of all, that was not the man I told you about yesterday. When I got home, my grandpa informed me about a particular blind date they had set for me and that I must go. The idiot stood me up and I fell into hoodlums trap while I was trying to find means back home…”“Huh?” She gasped.“Yes, and that was the man that rescued me from them. Secondly, nobody is loved up here so easy with all that.” I explained.“So he is your knight in shining Mercedes?” She teased. I smacked her playfully.“And what is going on here?!” Came a thunderous voice while we were chitchatting.We turned around instantly to see my supervisor, Miss Bella standing by the door looking so furious. I wonder why she was never in a good mood but always out to punish workers under her especially me, as an intern, she was way too strict with me. Grace scoured away to her seat instantly.“Is this what you do on days you did not come to work late? You think you could play around just because you are an intern right?”I stood up and bowed my head, “No ma, I am sorry.” I apologized.“No lunch for you today! Better follow me to get some of the files from yesterday, they were not properly done and I did not understand some things even in the other ones! If you think you are not up to task here, just quit!” She thundered.“But ma, I…” I could not even finish my sentence before she stormed out of the office. I quickly followed her. She complained about almost everything I submitted and the files were not even needed urgently. I wondered what I ever did to her to warrant such maltreatment each time.I returned to the office with another heap of files.I slumped into my chair and got to work. Grace also helped me with some then it hit me. The lunch!CELESTIA’S MOTHER’S FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEWI was in the kitchen when I heard grandpa open the door that led outside. That was unusual because he usually just lied down to wait for Celestia come out of her room and watch her get ready for work in the living. I wondered what he wanted to get outside that early morning.He came in shortly after to call me out to see whatever it was he saw that caught his attention. Thankfully, the food was just ready in time. I switched off the gas then followed him.There was a black expensive looking car parked in front of our gate. Our estate was an average one so it would be unusual for the car to belong to anyone in the neighborhood.We moved closer to the car and a young man came out of it. He was handsome and looked like a model we saw in those movies. He bowed and smiled at us.“Good morning sir, good morning ma.” He greeted.“Good morning” we greeted in unison giving him a questioning look as to why he was parked in front of our gate. By this time, people were already staring. I would not blame them as such car did not usually come around our area.“I am Thomas, your daughter’s friend. I brought her home last night and wanted to check on her if she is okay this morning and probably take her to her workplace if she was ready.” He explained himself. I could not remember the car from the previous night as it was really dark but I got relieved now that it was not anything serious.“Celestia’s friend? Wow, she had never introduced any male friend to us before. You are most welcome my son. Let us go in to avoid the prying eyes of our neighbors.” Grandpa said jokingly as he led him into the house.CELESTIA’S MOTHER’S POINT OF VIEWWe met Celestia in the living room. A little introduction was made and they left together. After their car was out of sight,“That young man is very rich.” Her grandpa noted.“And handsome.” I added smiling“But it is the wealthy we need.” He added.“You are right but I want Celestia to be happy. The young man seemed like he love her truly and I hope that is the case. She has gone through enough in life to be miserable forever by choosing the wrong partner.” I argued. He went to his usual spot in the living room and got seated. I stood where I was expecting what he had to say.“You are right. I wish I did not make those decisions I made back then, maybe we would not be so bankrupt now and trying so hard to get our beautiful treasure married.” He said sadly.“No, do not say that. Celestia’s father would have done the exact thing if you were to be in that shoe. We did all we could but God knows better than us.” I said almost in tears.My husband, Celest
CELESTIA’S POINT OF VIEW“Yes, I have to go now because we are a little busy with customers today at the cafe. I only came to get you your coffee as you did not show up for it today.” She said as she made for the door.“Alright, thank you. I also have to get back to work. And I wish you the best on your education. Do not hesitate to let me know if you need any assistance. I am ready to help anytime, okay?”“Yes, thank you so much.” She thanked me and left.“Such a good girl.” I remarked as I returned to work.It was already almost lunch but I was still not done with the work even with Grace’s help.“I think I should get you something to eat before you collapse. It is obvious we can not finish this before lunch.” Grace suggested.“Okay thank you.” Was all I could say as I was exhausted and hungry.Just then, Miss Bella walked in.“How is it coming along?” She asked the moment she stepped in.“I am almost done, ma.” I replied.“It is okay, you can go for lunch.” What! Did I hear her ri
CELESTIA’S POINT OF VIEWThomas had just told me he reserved the whole restaurant just for us.“What do you mean you reserved the whole restaurant?” I asked in shock.“I told you I cherish my privacy earlier. I do not want people prying into who I brought on a date with me is or would you like it if the paparazzi puts your face everywhere on the internet just because of a lunch date with me?” He asked with one of his eyebrows raised almost sounding rhetorical.I shook my head and looked down feeling a little shy.“So tell me about yourself.” He sat back and straightened his posture as if he was ready to not miss a single word I was going to say.The waiter brought us two cups of juice in a tray and placed one each before us. “Your order would soon be ready.” He said looking at us both then bowed and left with the tray he brought them with.I nervously took a sip but Thomas did not touch his cup but watched me the whole time.“ugh… ugh…” I cleared my throat.“Well, there is not much t
THOMAS ROBINSON’S POINT OF VIEW“Looks like we are here.” I said to Celestia as we got to her place of work from our lunch date. She seemed really passionate of her work and a bit fearful of her supervisor. She did not want me handling that for her even though I did not like the way she was being treated by the said supervisor.“Yes, thank you for the lunch, I enjoyed it.” She said in a hurry and made to alight from the car. I held her back, “Hey, Miss Workaholic, would you not even give me a kiss before leaving?”“Muah!” She gave me a brief kiss on the lips, that would have to do for the time bring I guessed.She jumped out literally out of the car and in few seconds, she had disappeared into the company building. I drove out and headed home. I had already sorted everything at the company before the date as I had hoped it could extend. I soon got home and dismissed my security detail and they retired into their own quarter which is very close to mine.In the Robinson’s family, we
CELESTIA’S POINT OF VIEWIt had been a wonderful one month of being together with Thomas. I must say, it had been the most beautiful moments of my life. It was as if I had been stuck in a dark tunnel since I lost my father but he came to pull me out to a free beautiful garden with bright and fragrant flowers with sun shining over me. I did not for one moment regret accepting to be his girlfriend. I woke up that morning feeling very excited, first, it was a weekend which meant nothing work but to help around the house with chores. Second, it was the one month anniversary with Thomas and he had promised to go on date with him later in the day.“Good morning Celestia” My mum greeted as I got in the living room. She was holding the thrash can in her hands.“Good morning mum.” I greeted back and made to collect the thrash can from her.“Let me thrash this mum.”“Oh no, do not worry, just go do other things. I need to clear some things with the waste management and that is the reason I want
I felt a bit sad about the situation. This has been our fate ever since we moved into the area. I could not wait to start making enough money to move us out of the area. The insecurity and sub-standard of living was not something pleasant.“Grandpa, I will work hard to get us out of here and possibly before I even get married.”“Hm.”“Let us eat our breakfast together. I will soon be going out.” I announced.“To where? With Grace? Or is it Thomas?” My mum asked.“With Thomas, he called earlier to inform me he would be taking me out all day to celebrate our one month anniversary.” I explained.“Wow, what a gentleman.” My mum remarked.“So tell me, my daughter, what do you think about that man?” My grandfather asked looking in my direction.“What I think about him? I think he is a kind man and responsible.” I responded.“Good. Do you think you can get married to him?” He asked further.“Our relationship is still early although he loves me so much and does not hesitate to prove it and I
CELESTIA’S POINT OF VIEWThomas had just dropped a bombshell on me about wedding preparations.“Wedding preparations?” I asked again in disbelief to be sure I was not hearing things.“Yes, but we should properly meet our families first.” He seemed so serious.“Did my grandfather put you up to this? Is that what he was discussing with you in the living room before I came out?“Oh at all, I mean, we did discuss about some random stuff and family but he did not put me up to anything. Am I missing anything? Do you not want to marry me?” He asked with his expression dropped.“No Thomas, that is not it. I just did not want us to feel rushed or anything.” I explained and put the down the ice cream, “I love you so much Thomas, and hell yes, I want to marry you but are you sure you are ready for this next step?” I asked.“Yes, I have wanted you to be mine forever the moment I set my eyes on you. I already told my family about you and they are eager to meet you.” He said with his face lit up.“
THOMAS’ POINT OF VIEWI went on a date with Celestia to celebrate our one month anniversary until I drove her back to their house. Celestia jumped off from the car literally as we got to the house. I got to discover that some people had come earlier while we were away to threaten them and scatter the house over default on rent payment. I had never heard of that until that moment. I knew about many atrocities going on in the city but never tenants getting threatened by their landlords. When there were laws that clearly guided such scenarios. I was definitely going to get to the bottom of such oppressors and would not take it lightly with them.“Sir, ma, I do not think it is safe to pass the night in this house tonight so I would suggest you go spend the night at one of my guest houses while we solve this later. I am sorry you had to go through such horrible experience.” I said to them. It broke my heart to see Celestia that sad and her family in such devastating state. The boys soon c